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SR0728
LRB104 21471 LAW 36683 r
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SENATE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate wish to
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congratulate Aqsa School on the occasion of its 40th
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anniversary, which is to be celebrated on April 18, 2026; and

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WHEREAS, Founded in 1986, Aqsa School holds the
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distinguished honor of being the first full-time Islamic
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school established in the State of Illinois and the first
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all-girls Islamic school in North America for grades 6 through
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12; and

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WHEREAS, Located in Bridgeview, Aqsa School has served
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generations of students with a mission to empower young women
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and youth to excel academically while growing socially and
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spiritually; and

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WHEREAS, For the past four decades, Aqsa School has been a
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pioneering institution within Illinois' educational landscape
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and a cornerstone of the State's Muslim community; and

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WHEREAS, Aqsa School has consistently demonstrated
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excellence and innovation, including becoming the first
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Islamic school to win an Illinois High School Association
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(IHSA) regional championship and earning recognition for its
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educators through the Golden Apple Foundation's prestigious

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Golden Apple Awards; and

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WHEREAS, Aqsa School has achieved a Platinum distinction
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on the College Board's AP School Honor Roll, reflecting its
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strong academic performance and commitment to preparing
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students for higher education and lifelong success; and

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WHEREAS, Aqsa School graduates have proceeded to attend
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some of the nation's top colleges and universities and have
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contributed meaningfully to communities across the State of
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Illinois and beyond; and

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WHEREAS, Aqsa School's continued success stands as a
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testament to the dedication of its board, administrators,
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teachers, staff, parents, and students, whose commitment has
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helped shape a legacy of excellence, faith, and service;
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therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
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ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Aqsa
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School on achieving its 40th anniversary, and we commend the
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institution for its decades of leadership, innovation, and
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service to the people of Illinois; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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presented to Aqsa School as a symbol of our respect and esteem.

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